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Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Carved Walnut and Upholstered Folding Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Victorian Style carved Walnut and Upholstered rocking chair.
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Italian Folding Little Rocking Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A simple Italian little folding rocking chair, light but sturdy : perhaps the memory of a "dolce
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Folding Little Rocking Chair
Italian Folding Little Rocking Chair
H 44.49 in W 18.9 in D 44.49 in
2 x 1986 Mark Singer EUROKA Leather/ Campaign Folding Chair Glider MOMA Modern
By Mark Singer
Located in WEERT, NL
Euroka Folding Rocking Chair by Mark Singer for Melamede Vintage 80's Modernist. “Euroka” Rocking
Category

Vintage 1980s American Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern collapsible rocking chair with leather straps. Strong wood frame with thick
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
H 44.25 in W 26 in D 33 in
Costa Rican Campaign Style Teak Brown Leather Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Costa Rican Campaign Style teak brown leather folding rocker rocking chair. Item features hick
Category

Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Costa Rican Folding Safari Campaign Rocking Chair set, 1960's Costa Rica
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Original Midcentury Costa Rican Folding Safari Campaign rocking chair set of 4. Made in
Category

Vintage 1960s Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Antonio Volpe, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
H 95 in W 165 in D 74 in
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant rocking chair for children, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The chair is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bamboo, Rattan

Jean-Claude Duboys, A1 Rocking Chair and Ottoman A4, France, 1980
By Jean-Claude Duboys
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jean-Claude Duboys, rocking chair and ottoman maple, Attitude edition, France, 1980. Interior
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Egg Rocking Chair attributed to Josef Hoffmann for Società Anonima Antonio Volpe
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Egg Rocking Chair attributed to Josef Hoffmann for Società Anonima Antonio Volpe, circa 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
1956. The story of the Rex Rocking Chair begins in the 1950s with the Rex foldable chair. Its design
Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
1956. The story of the Rex Rocking Chair begins in the 1950s with the Rex foldable chair. Its design
Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

De Sede DS 515 Rocking Chair in Brown Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Rocking Chair in Brown Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
frame, this sleek and elegant rocking chair boasts smooth and clean lines that perfectly blend form and
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS 515 Rocking Char in Grey Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Rocking Char in Grey Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
. It is foldable to move with garter as it happened with many colonial furniture, from North Africa
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Beech and Green Velvet Traveling Stool, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian beech and velvet traveling stool, 1950s. Rocking stool that can be folded as preferred
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Madina Rocking Chair
By Bottega Conticelli
Located in Milan, IT
A masterful example of elegant and versatile design, this rocking chair flaunts a sturdy structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Madina Rocking Chair
Madina Rocking Chair
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in
Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
By Joost Dingemans, Marten van Middelkoop
Located in Geneve, CH
Mother of pearl chair Sustainable design: Plastic waste into timeless design...? - Measures: L 48
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
H 29.34 in W 21.46 in D 18.9 in
De Sede DS 515 Chair with Armrest in Black Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Chair with Armrest in Black Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Black Upholstery with Chrome Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Black Upholstery with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Black Upholstery with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Black Upholstery with Chrome Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Lounge Chair in Black Fabric with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Lounge Chair in Black Fabric with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rosewood and leather lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
for Senal. The chair with a rocking seat and the folding ottoman both display stunning rosewood grains
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Cowrie, Walnut Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair, Made In Ratio, In Stock
By Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made In Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Cowrie, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Walnut

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Brown Upholstery and Gold Color Base, Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Brown Upholstery and Gold Color Base, Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swingdesign
Located in Baranzate, MI
Swingdesign folding chair revisits the line of the Director's chair, repurposing it in a "rocking" version
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Swingdesign
Swingdesign
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 21.86 in
Swingdesign
Located in Baranzate, MI
Swingdesign folding chair revisits the line of the Director's chair, repurposing it in a "rocking" version
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Swingdesign
Swingdesign
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 21.86 in
Mid Century Patio Poolside Rocking Chair by The Telescope Furniture Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century vintage patio, poolside, rocking chair made by the Telescope Chair Company, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975
By Roger Lecal
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Roger LECAL "Jet Star" folding rocking lounge chair, circa 1975, structure made up of two large
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Cowrie, Rocking Chaise Longue, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood, Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
fold. The all-in-one ergonomic structure of the elegant rocking lounge chair is formed in bent plywood
Category

2010s British Minimalist Chaise Longues

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
for Senal. The chair with a rocking seat and the folding ottoman both display stunning rosewood grains
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1970s Roger Lecal Jet Star French Lounge Chair Chaise
By Roger Lecal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous Folding Chrome Rocker Chaise Lounge Chrome Plated Tubular Steel. Jet Star Rocking Chaise
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

19th Century English Carved Walnut and Fabric Convertible High Chair to Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
chair has a double function; to feed a child or to convert it into a stroller rocking chair when pressed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

De Sede DS 515 Outdoor Chair in Grey Fabric with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Outdoor Chair in Grey Fabric with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
this chair. He also designed a 1951 rocking chair for France and Søn with a curved, organic profile and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Leather

Pair of "Pileino" Table Lamps By Gae Aulenti For Artemide, 1972
By Gae Aulenti
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Chair (1962) and Locus Solus Chair (1963) for Poltranova ; and April Folding Chair (1964), and Sanmarco
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gastone Rinaldi dining table 1970
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in TARBES, FR
Rinaldi designs new chairs that will become references in the world of design. A chair with a rocking back
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Gastone Rinaldi dining table 1970
Gastone Rinaldi dining table 1970
H 35.83 in Dm 70.87 in
Antique Indonesian Wooden Baby Cradle Transforming into a Loveseat
Located in Yonkers, NY
is raised on a trestle base. Rocking from side to side, the chair presents a front panel that folds
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Folding Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folding rocking chair available at 1stDibs. A folding rocking chair — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folding rocking chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A folding rocking chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made folding rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Takeshi Nii, Gold Medal and Mailhot et Freres are consistently popular.

How Much is a Folding Rocking Chair?

Prices for a folding rocking chair start at $450 and top out at $2,025 with the average selling for $1,208.

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Questions About Folding Rocking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.